General Information
Revision date
2019-07-22
Product name
Potassium Carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
01-800-681-9531
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A
Aspiration hazard
Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P304+P312 IF INHALED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
